Tuesday, October 11, 2016

My 'Finding Inspiration' series was written out of a need that comes up in mypractice, most often in Spring and Fall. I feel we all need a bit ofenlightenment now and then to help us move forward. Finding motivation throughinspiration can be the spark which sets you on your way!

Nature's Gifts

Spring is here. What better time to take advantage of the power of our sense ofsmell!

We can find great inspiration through the power of our olfactory senses. Springtime is the season of renewal, where flowers blossom, all green things grow andpeople feel a renewal of energy within themselves. People even begin to wearlighter colored clothing to "match" the environment around them. Seek yourinspiration in the scent of fresh flowers filling the air, as well as the bloomof green herbs. Take advantage of these natural riches.

Utilize the Essence of Aromatherapy

Once you understand the purpose of why essential oils exist, you will want themin your life forever. They represent life itself, the source of all healing. Mywish is that you will share them with a friend, and let them experience some ofyour oils.

Essential Oils work on several different levels. They affect most people throughthe sense of smell. The sense of smell is the most complexed and the sensitiveof the five senses.

Once the Olfactory receptors identify an aroma, nerve cells relay thisinformation directly to the Limbic system of the brain. Here, aromas can triggermemories and influence behavior. Additionally, the Limbic system works inconjunction with the pituitary gland and the Hypothalamus region of the brain toregulate the hormonal activities thus triggering the production of hormones thatgovern appetite, body temperature, insulin production, overall metabolism,stress levels, sex drive, and conscious thought and reactions. The Limbic systemalso influences immunity. Essential oils can have a positive affect on all thesefunctions.

* You can inhale them directly from the bottle.* You can use them for skin care, hair care, and body care, as well as, for manybeauty purposes.* Personal hygiene, aromatherapy baths, foot baths.* Giving and receiving aromatherapy massages.* Inhaling aromatherapy oil blends to relieve congestion, clear your head andmake breathing easier.* You can also make wonderful fragrances with essential oils.* Aromatherapy can prevent or ease an assortment of ailments. Essential oilsboost the immune system.* You can treat aches, pains, injuries, with essential oils.* Aromatherapy can help reduce stress, lift depression, restore emotionalwell-being.* You can disperse essential oils through the air in your home or office toincrease productivity or alter moods.